With over two decades of experience at the United States Federal Government and adjunct professor roles, my career is defined by pairing deep expertise in human-computer interaction (HCI) and natural language processing (NLP) with a deep subject matter-based understanding of national security challenges. The teams I recruit and lead are at the forefront of developing AI systems that strengthen national security in production systems.My tenure has been marked by strategic vision and leadership driving integration of AI-based solutions over mission data. As a Senior Technical Manager, I translate complex mission problems into cutting-edge solutions, ensuring our work impacts the vital intersections of AI, data, and mission.